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Silead Bringing New Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor to Market

China’s Silead has informed Digitimes that it has begun developing a new under-display fingerprint sensor. The new module is based on the company’s MEMS-CMOS platform and uses piezoelectric micromachined ultrasonic transducers. The company expects to commence volume production of these new sensors in early 2019. Vivo’s X20 Plus handset was the first to feature an … Read more

HP Spectre Folio Convertible PC Now Available for Pre-order

HP has unveiled the Spectre Folio, a convertible PC made with 100% chromed tan, full-grain leather, which the company says has allowed it to create an all-new computer form factor. The device can be transformed from a traditional laptop position, to a tent position that tucks the keyboard away for sturdier support on the lap, … Read more

Global Small-to-Medium LCD Panel Shipments to Fall from 2018 – 2023

Digitimes Research predicts that annual worldwide shipments of small-to-medium-size TFT LCD panels will decline at a CAGR of 3.5% between 2018 and 2023, falling to 2.02 billion units. The decline of TFT LCD will be brought about by the rising popularity of AMOLED and the closure of older-gen LCD panel production lines in Korea and … Read more

Amazon Prime, HBO and Now TV Face Decreasing Audiences

A new consumer survey from Juniper Research has found that increased churn rates are being faced by video streaming services such as Amazon Prime (-2.9%) and HBO Now (-19.2%) in key markets, including the UK and the US. Contrastingly, Netflix outperformed its rivals, showing positive adoption rates in both the US and UK (6.3% and … Read more

Another Reason AR Glasses Have a Tough Time

While we are still waiting for Augmented Reality Headsets to create a new market segment that can drive the display industry for years to come, we have to realize that this development may take much longer than we expected in the last few years. I want to present another reason why AR headset have a … Read more

Liberty Global Joins HomeGrid Forum As Support Grows For G.hn Standard

HomeGrid Forum announced that leading international TV and broadband company, Liberty Global has become the latest member of the Alliance, alongside other industry leading service providers including AT&T, BT, CenturyLink, China Telecom and Verizon. Liberty Global has previously partnered with HomeGrid Forum Member Comtrend and Board Member MaxLinear to deploy a Wi-Fi extender solution that … Read more

Liberty Global Joins HomeGrid Forum

HomeGrid Forum announced that Liberty Global has become the latest member of the Alliance, alongside other industry leading service providers including AT&T, BT, CenturyLink, China Telecom and Verizon. Liberty Global has previously partnered with HomeGrid Forum Member Comtrend and Board Member MaxLinear to deploy a Wi-Fi extender solution that uses G.hn technology. The G.hn standard … Read more

Bringing Galaxy Note9’s S Pen Connectivity to Life

Replicating the accuracy of a real pen while expanding smartphone capabilities, Samsung’s S Pen has been a signature player in smartphone history since making its debut in 2011. From improving pressure sensitivity to introducing Air Command’s productivity tools, the iconic S Pen has consistently set the standard for innovation in smartphones. Featuring the most advanced … Read more

Samsung Sheds More Light on Galaxy Note 9 S Pen Development

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Samsung has released more information about its new S Pen device, its development and its features. The Galaxy Note 9 S Pen incorporates Bluetooth Low-Energy (BLE) technology, turning the stylus into a remote control. BLE needs extra power to work, so the company had to incorporate a rechargeable battery inside the stylus, while retaining the … Read more

Images of New Google Chromecast and Smart TV Kit Leak Online

Images of Google’s “Smart TV Kit” and an upgraded Chromecast have leaked online, ahead of the company’s official launch event on October 9th. An FCC filing uncovered earlier in the year reveals that the new Chromecast offers only a modest hardware upgrade, featuring improved Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but the image also shows a new matte … Read more